ESCANABA IN LOVE

a World Premiere by Jeff Daniels

September 28, 2006 – January 20, 2007

The hilarious prequel to Escanaba in da Moonlight is set in the Soady deer camp during World War II and outfitted with a whole new cast of Wacky Yoopers. Eighteen-year-old Albert Soady, Jr. is celebrating his final hunting season before he becomes a sharpshooter for the U.S. Army when he falls head-over-heels for the legendary Big Betty Balou. The question is, does she have what it takes to become part of Escanaba’s “royal” family?

Director: Guy Sanville

CAST:

Will David Young*
Paul Hopper*
Wayne David Parker*
Jake Christensen*
Charlyn Swarthout*

Set Designer: Daniel C. Walker
Properties Designer: Danna Segrest
Costume Designer: Ivan Ingermann
Lighting Designer: Reid G. Johnson
Sound Designer: Quintessa Gallinat
Stage Manager: Katie M. Doral*

*Member, Actors’ Equity Association

PRESS QUOTES

“Daniels brings back much of what made Moonlight appealing, but his growth as a playwright is also evident.”

–Between the Lines

“I worried Love would be a strictly ‘for guys about guys’ play; yet this warm comedy in a cold setting completely won me over …”

–The Ann Arbor News

Production Photos by Danna Segrest